Shakira visits Quibdó and announces funds for school reconstruction after the earthquake
Quick Look
- Singer Shakira visited Quibdó, Colombia, hit by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
- Together with Howard Buffet, he announced a school reconstruction plan financed with over a million dollars from the Fundación Pies Descalzos.
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Why It Matters
On August 10, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Chocó department in Colombia, causing around 300 victims and extensive damage to infrastructure.
Singer Shakira made a surprise visit to Quibdó, the capital of the Chocó department, one of the areas of Colombia most affected by the 7.4 magnitude earthquake on August 10, which caused around 300 deaths and destroyed entire population centers.
Accompanied by Howard Buffet, son of billionaire Warren, the artist announced a plan promoted by the Fundación Pies Descalzos and Live Nation to rebuild educational institutions. "I will dedicate all my personal efforts. My commitment is concrete. We have already raised one million and 250,000 dollars to begin this reconstruction process," he declared.
Shakira expressed the fear that once the emergency is over, the survivors will be abandoned: "We cannot allow our children to not be able to go back to school." He then launched an appeal to support Chocó, to which the country has a "historic debt", finally sending a message of condolence: "To the parents who have lost their children, I don't have enough words.
Your pain will not be forgotten."
Open Questions
- What is the expected timeline for the reconstruction of schools?
